Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Steamed Broccoli

Name: Lemon-Garlic Salmon with Steamed Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 4 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 12 oz, cut into florets broccoli; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring pan-seared salmon with a lemon-garlic sauce, accompanied by steamed broccoli for a complete meal.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

2 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
1, zested and juiced lemon
4 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz, cut into florets broccoli
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Season salmon fillets with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper on both sides.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until skin is crispy, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more until cooked through.
Step 3: In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, and lemon zest. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add broccoli florets and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Step 4: Return salmon to skillet, add 2 tbsp lemon juice, and cook for 1 minute to blend flavors and create a light sauce.